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Cruiser on Sole Watch Disappears While Wife Sleeps
This sad story is a reminder to all boaters that even in broad daylight and calm seas, things can go wrong. A life jacket may have created a different outcome. The search by rescue authorities for a...
View ArticleAnnapolis Teen Dies in Sailing Camp Capsize
Our sincerest condolences to the family of this teen who lost her life in a tragic sailing accident. A 14-year-old Annapolis sailing student who died during lessons in the Severn River was remembered...
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Sea Tow Offers Tips in Captain’s Corner
BoatingLocal.com is now offering a Captain’s Corner with tips from the experts at Sea Tow. The site offers tips on summer safety, fire safety, filing a float plan and much more. Whether you are looking...
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Recent Safety Training Helped Rambler 100 Crew in Capsize
This is a great reminder that no matter how experienced a sailor you are, you can never have too much safety training. This may very well be the reason that Rambler had such a successful outcome of...
View ArticleGood Weather Blamed for MD’s Highest Level of Boating Deaths in a Decade
Boating deaths in Maryland have reached their highest level in more than a decade, with 20 so far this year. But authorities say they can’t find any explanation for the increase other than nice summer...
View ArticleShocking Lack of Safety Gear During Coast Guard Rescues and Boardings
We realize that a lot of these boats weren’t all that far offshore, but that doesn’t mean that you should head out without the appropriate safety gear. No VHFs, and 16 violations in 19 boardings —...
View ArticleCoast Guard Commends Rescued CA Sailors for Preparation
After our story last week on the lack of some boaters’ safety precautions, this is a nice story in the opposite vein. The Coast Guard rescued four boaters after their 26-foot boat sunk about 13 miles...
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Kannad Marine Wins FCC Approval for SafeLink R10 SRS
You can now officially add this to your list of safety gear to add to the boat this season! Kannad Marine has announced that its SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System), the Overall Winner of the...
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Odeo Flare Offers Longer Lasting, Safer Laser Flare Signal
The Odeo Flare brings updated technology to a crucial safety item at sea. Unlike traditional flares which require explosives to activate and only last for about 30 seconds, the Odeo Flare is a laser...
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Rhode Island Boater Rescued After 11 Hours in the Water With No Lifejacket
A Rhode Island man managed to tread water without a life vest for almost 11 hours after falling off his boat Tuesday, July 17. Joseph Gross was pulled from the water by Coast Guard rescuers just after...
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